Day 1 – THE STORY
David grew up and became the mightiest warrior and leader in King Saul’s army. David loved the Lord and the people loved him. King Saul was very jealous of David; so instead of leading Israel, Saul set out to kill David. David had done nothing wrong but had to hide from Saul. David and his mighty men were being chased by Saul and had the opportunity to get revenge on Saul for all he had done to them. Check out what David did here.
1 Samuel 26:1-11
Where did David find Saul? What was Saul doing?
Did David have the chance to end all of his problems with Saul?
What did David do instead? God had told David he would be king.
Here was his chance to be king. Why didn’t David take it?
DIG DEEPER
Read Psalm 86:15
Write all the words that describe God in this verse.
HOW CAN YOU HAVE A HEART LIKE THIS?
Day 2 – THE WITNESSES (#ef4034 BKG) (#ffffff Font)
When Saul was king, God told Saul that he would not be king for much longer. God had planned for another king, David, to take his place. Look what God tells Saul about David here.
Read 1 Samuel 13:14
How did God describe David?
What do you think it means to have a heart like Gods’ heart?
Can you have a heart like God’s? How?
Day 3 – THE SOURCE
Since God is perfect and everything about Him is good, He is the only person who can take revenge. He knows the right time and the right way.
Read Romans 12:19
What does this verse clearly say is God’s? What does that mean you are supposed to do?
Have you ever wanted to take revenge for something that happened to you?
Why do you think God wants you to wait on Him?
Day 4 – THE MOTIVE
Read Thessalonians 5:15
What does this Bible verse ask you to do?
What does this Bible verse ask you to not do?
How can you do good to someone who has done something wrong to you?
Day 5 – CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Getting revenge is a popular thing. Revenge is in many movies, books, and TV shows. Sometimes revenge is funny and sometimes it’s mean. It is very rare to see a story of someone who “Got Kind” instead of “Got Revenge.” How can YOU be a story of someone who chooses kindness over revenge?
